Burnin' (John Lee Hooker album)

Burnin' is an album by the blues musician John Lee Hooker, recorded in Chicago on October 26, 1961 and released on the Vee-Jay label the following year. Hooker is backed by the Funk Brothers. The album includes the nationally charting single "Boom Boom".

Reception
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings wrote: "Burnin'  is another album cut at a single session but it has more texture and spirit than Travelin'. Hooker presides over 11 tracks of uncomplicated danceable music, pushed by the saxes". AllMusic reviewer Al Campbell stated: "Burnin' was released in 1962 and combines 12 tracks of electric material performed by Hooker backed by a band... recommended".

Track listing
All compositions credited to John Lee Hooker
 * 1) "Boom Boom" – 2:32
 * 2) "Process" – 3:49
 * 3) "Lost a Good Girl" – 2:51
 * 4) "A New Leaf" – 2:30
 * 5) "Blues Before Sunrise" – 3:49
 * 6) "Let's Make It" – 2:27
 * 7) "I Got a Letter" – 2:44
 * 8) "Thelma" – 3:31
 * 9) "Drug Store Woman" – 2:47
 * 10) "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" – 2:10
 * 11) "What Do You Say" – 2:27

Performance

 * John Lee Hooker – guitar, vocals
 * Hank Cosby – tenor saxophone
 * Andrew "Mike" Terry – baritone saxophone
 * Joe Hunter – piano
 * Larry Veeder – guitar
 * James Jamerson – bass
 * Benny Benjamin – drums